Latest Information from theTown of Kill Devil Hills

Our efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 are working, but we must continue to practice social distancing. We understand the desire to be outside is more powerful than ever. The sunshine and warmer temperatures are bringing residents out to the beach and parks. While going to the beach or parks on your own or with members of your household is an acceptable activity under the Stay at Home Order, it is vital that social distancing practices are followed. Please continue to maintain a distance of at least six feet from others who are not part of the same household. By continuing to do your part, you are helping our community defeat this virus.

Please visit our website, www.kdhnc.com for information on modifications to daily operations/services, closed facilities, meeting/event cancellations, contact information for various Town Departments, and other updates.

Board of Commissioners Meeting:In order to maintain the safety of Town residents, Staff, and board members, the Kill Devil Hills Board of Commissioners will conduct an electronic meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., using Zoom software. There are several methods the public can participate in or view the meeting.

Kill Devil Hills is making every effort to ensure that the public is able to not only listen to the meeting, but also to participate in the public comment portion of the Board of Commissioners meeting while still maintaining all of the Town’s statutory requirements and keeping the public safe. Thank you for your interest in the Town and your patience and understanding during this unusual time.

COVID-19 Bulletin #47 from Dare County Emergency Management

Dare County, in consultation with the Dare County Control Group, is finalizing a plan to address the lifting of restrictions on entry to Dare County while protecting the safety of our community. The first phase will allow entry of non-resident property owners. The plan will be released by the end of the day (Tuesday, April 21). To receive the plan directly in your inbox, register to receive news from Dare County at www.darenc.com/enotify

State Cases of COVID-19In North Carolina, there are currently 6,951 cases of COVID-19 in 93 counties. There have been 213 fatalities in NC associated with COVID-19. Currently, the state is reporting 427 hospitalizations across the state from COVID-19 illness.

County’s Positive Test Results Remains at 15 The number of positive COVID-19 test results remains at 15. Fourteen have recovered/or are asymptomatically cleared (meaning they are seven days post testing with no symptoms) and one died.

Spread Kindness Not Germs

Yesterday, Dare County first responders answered a very important call. Megan Gray posted a request on her Facebook page asking locals to drive by her residence and honk their horns in celebration of her son’s fourteenth birthday. Dare County first responders received word of Ms. Gray’s request and “came to the rescue.” The first responders held a special drive-by parade for Ivy, who loves loud noises and anything to do with fire, police, and EMS.

"LOW RISK" IS NOT "NO RISK"

FEMA along with the State of North Carolina has released updated flood maps for all of Dare County. Flood maps serve as the cornerstone for floodplain management. The updated maps are scheduled to be effective on June 19, 2020.

The updated maps feature significant changes from the 2006 flood maps. A large number of properties in Kill Devil Hills are being reclassified to Shaded X or X “low risk” flood zone properties and the base flood elevations are decreasing.

The new maps DO NOT reflect flood risk and the historic flooding in the Town of Kill Devil Hills. Many of the reclassified properties have historically experienced flooding.

Contact the Kill Devil Hills Planning Department to determine the flood zone of your property or to obtain information on historical flooding in your neighborhood and other hazards affecting the property. The Town's Planning Department can also explain steps you can take to prepare your property for flooding and reduce the risks of flood damages. Give them a call at 252.449.5318 or email Cameron@kdhnc.com.